Best long trails in Hofheim am Taunus
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Explore the most popular long trails near Hofheim am Taunus with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers and nature lovers like you.
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- 4.5 (49)·Moderate·7.4 mi·Est. 3.5–4 hrPopular hiking trail in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The start of the hike is directly in Lorsbach at a parking lot. The Lorsbach train station is also nearby, so you can easily travel there by public transport. Beautiful paths lead quickly into the relaxing forest, which provides shade and coolness, especially in the warm summer months. After a few kilometers one can enjoy the view over the Lorsbach valley and the interesting view over the Fischbach valley here in the green nature park....
- 4.1 (26)·Moderate·6.5 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPanoramic hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This beautiful route deserves the name Panoramaweg and is a great combination of nature, history and city. The relaxed path leads over meadow orchards and lets ones thoughts come to rest along the way. The beautiful nature park can be enjoyed along the fields, which offers idyllic panoramic views before the impressive skyline of Frankfurt lets you pause at one point. For those interested, a Bahai temple awaits a visit. The hike can be reached...
- 4.5 (17)·Hard·10.6 mi·Est. 5–5.5 hrPopular circuit in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. The circular route leads over mostly well accessible paths through the charming Lorsbach Valley, which is also affectionately called the pearl of "Nassau Switzerland". Some surefootedness is required as well as a good basic condition. The route is signposted during the winter and there are usually several dates between November and February when it is walked together and coffee and cookies are offered afterwards (see tips). Highlights of the...
- 4.3 (9)·Moderate·6.7 mi·Est. 3–3.5 hrPopular trail running loop in the Taunus, Hesse The route suggested here follows the course of the winter run (10 km) organized by the Turnverein 1885 Lorsbach eV. More information about the event can be found under "Tips". This loop is also worthwhile as part of a relaxed hike, on which you primarily walk on wide gravel roads and natural paths through very idyllic forest. There are restaurants in Lorsbach. Reachable by bus and train (short walk from Lorsbach train station to the starting...
- 4.4 (11)·Moderate·5.9 mi·Est. 2.5–3 hrVaried hike in the Taunus Nature Park, Hesse. This hike in the Taunus leads through the idyllic Schwarzbach valley and connects Hofheim, Lorsbach and Eppstein. Both in Hochheim and in Eppstein there are cultural monuments worth seeing near the route, with the Hochheim moated castle and the ruins of Eppstein Castle, built in the 10th century. Highlights of the hike: - Eppstein castle ruins - Schwarzbach - Lorsbach - Hofheim - Wasserschloss Hofheim (optional)
- 4.0 (1)·Hard·9.8 mi·Est. 4.5–5 hrA varied hike in the Taunus, Hesse. This beautiful route through the forest and over meadows of the Vordertaunus, from Hofheim train station to Eppstein train station. In the summer months on Sundays, the Neufville tower in Eppstein (follow the signs on the route). Highlights of the hike: - beautiful views over the Taunus - Neufville tower - Hofheim City Forest - Clara Hilda rocks
- 5.0 (1)·Hard·32.3 mi·Est. 14.5–16 hrOfficial route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.rc-hattersheim.de/ --- The Staufen, with 451m the highest point on this tour, is the namesake for this CTF. The routes of the CTF StaufenBike run in the Hofheim State Forest through the first foothills of the Taunus with Kapellenberg, Fischbacher Kopf, Staufen and Judenkopf, to name just a few of the striking route points. There are three routes to choose from: Tour 1: Demanding, especially...
- Easy·21.7 mi·Est. 8.5–9 hrOfficial route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.rc-hattersheim.de/ --- The Staufen, with 451m the highest point on this tour, is the namesake for this CTF. The routes of the CTF StaufenBike run in the Hofheim State Forest through the first foothills of the Taunus with Kapellenberg, Fischbacher Kopf, Staufen and Judenkopf, to name just a few of the striking route points. There are three routes to choose from: Tour 1: Demanding, especially...
- Moderate·20.5 mi·Est. 9–10 hrOfficial route of the CTF. Further details can be found directly from the organizer: https://www.rc-hattersheim.de/ --- The Staufen, with 451m the highest point on this tour, is the namesake for this CTF. The routes of the CTF StaufenBike run in the Hofheim State Forest through the first foothills of the Taunus with Kapellenberg, Fischbacher Kopf, Staufen and Judenkopf, to name just a few of the striking route points. There are three routes to choose from: Tour 1: Demanding, especially...